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All About Me

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine their own personality traits and preferences. They use this information to write an autobiography.
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Then and Now

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore teacher created exploration tub, charts and cards to explain the concept of "Then and Now."
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Spelling: Vowel Diphthongs oi and ou

For Students 5th
In this spelling words with the vowel diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/ learning exercise, 5th graders copy and write the words correctly in cursive. Students write 20 words.
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City Quiz Series

For Students 7th - 10th
In this city quiz series worksheet, learners respond to 20 open-ended questions pertaining to shopping at Eagle Centre in Derby, UK.
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Entrepreneurship: Planning to stay in business

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write the last three sections of a business plan for their hypothetical business: the operation timetable, the start up costs, and the three-month projected statement.
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The Atmosphere

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere. They create a semi-scale drawing of the atmosphere.
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Veterinarians (Community Helpers)

For Teachers K
Students color animal pictures and make a class web chart about veterinarians to explore what a veterinarian does on a daily basis.
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Anne Frank: Pictures - First Impressions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify personal biases and formulate a plan to 'make a difference. They, hopefully, increase their sensitivity to diversity. Groups of students view photographs of different people, and share their first impressions.
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Past and Present New York Through A Comparative Study of Photography and Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study New York in three time periods, 1890-1930, 1930's, and 1950's-60's. They discuss themes that are important in each time block. They describe a brief historical picture of each time period before they approach works of...
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Planets in Our Solar System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the various planets, stars and moons in our solar system. Using photographs, they place the planets into the correct order from the sun. In groups, they research one planet, create a fact sheet and make...
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The Name You Once Gave Me, by Mike Phillips and The Dying Wish by Courttia Newland

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read, analyze, critique and study the novels, "The Name You Once Gave Me," by Mike Phillips and "The Dying Wish," by Courttia Newland. They evaluate an extract from each novel and consider how a theme can provide a framework for...
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Industrial Measurement: Using the Industrial Ruler

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils accurately measure several common objects using the industrial ruler. They work individually to analyze whether given objects would meet the correct specifications required for a particular manufactured product.
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Charlie and the Cell City

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the major components of the cell and their functions. They compare and contrast the major components and functions of animal and plant cells
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Marital Adjustments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the importance of marital adjustments during marriage. They identify common marital adjustments and how to resolve them. (in-laws, sex, dual income, etc.) They determine that marriage adjustments are common and...
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Math Skills for Everyday: Filling Out Income Tax Forms

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students accurately assess their own income taxes using actual tax forms. They read and fill out the proper forms.
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Do You Know Your Story Grammar?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of story structure as a way to aid in reading comprehension. They identify the main parts of the story as they read. Students create a story map of the main plot points of their reading.
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Introduce Sounding Out

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to the concept of sounding out words while building word recognition skills. In this sounding out words lesson, students take turns sounding out words on index cards. Students sound out the words as fast as they...
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Miss Nelson is Missing/Miss Nelson is Back

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils use simple strategies to determine the meaning of a story and to increase their vocabulary. Students understand the use of multiple meaning words, synonyms, and antonyms. Pupils determine the main idea and identify relevant...
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Fingerprints

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore how they are unique from others around them.
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Around The World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the capitals of the target countries. They locate the target countries on a world map. Students describe one major issue facing the inhabitants of each of the target countries.
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Gaining Ground

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore African-American art by researching, preparing and presenting reports on particular artists. They analyze what they have learned through the lens of modernism.
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My Favourite Place

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders reflect back on a favorite place they knew as a child. Using Inspiration software, 9th graders write phrases that remind them of their favorite place. Students simulate being a reporter and interview other classmates...
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Animal Riddles

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils write animal riddles. They write three or more sentences describing a selected animal, and draw a picture to go with their descriptive sentences. Students then create a three slide slideshow using Kid Pix 3 computer software.
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Running a School Bakery

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore marketing concepts while producing food items to sell.